Family Reunification Procedures in European Migration Law

Riga, 26 March 2012 – 27 March 2012

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412D66

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Objective

The issue of family reunification applies not only to third-country nationals seeking to obtain permission for their family members to join them in an EU Member State but also affects EU nationals and thus goes to the heart of the free movement of persons. This seminar will provide legal practitioners with an in-depth analysis of the relevant legislative measures, the most recent and important developments in jurisprudence and the impact of European human rights instruments on this matter.

Key topics

The Family Reunification Directives and their interpretation

Overview of ECJ jurisprudence and its impact in the Member States

EU nationals, free movement and reunification with their third country national family members

European human rights instruments and their impact on the right to family reunification

Who should attend?

Immigration lawyers, national judges dealing with family law or immigration matters, family law practitioners and government officials

Early registration discounts10 % before 26.02.2012Discounts available25 % - For young lawyers up to
30 years of age (important: the participant must provide a copy or
details of his or her passport or identity card on registration);
Full-time staff of universities or comparable academic institutions;
Staff of charitable organisations or comparable institutions; Employees
of the Federal government and of the Cantons of Switzerland